While a number of city areas resonated with gunfire, a soft rhythm of flutes filled the air inside a huge compound in Malir. Young men wore makeup and huge flowing robes and danced to the tunes of bhajans. A large number of families also move to the sound of the music.
A representative organisation, Pakistan Hindu Seva (PHS), had organised a festival in Malir on Tuesday where a large number of families gathered to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most popular gods in the Hindu pantheon.
With the city disturbed by deadly violence and law enforcers conducting raids, the local Hindu populace celebrated ‘Janmashtami’ – an important festival marking the birth of Hindu god Lord Krishna – with religious zeal and spirit.
Some young men attired in the costumes similar to that worn by Lord Krishna, played the flute depicting the childhood of Krishna.
PHS chairman Sanjesh Kumar told Pakistan Today that despite the worsening law and order situation in the city, the Hindus enjoyed celebrating their festival.
“We also arranged special prayers for the prosperity and restoration of peace in the city,” he added.
On the occasion, sweets and flowers were offered to the statues of Lord Krishna. A pundit also recited mantras from the holy book and special prayers were arranged for the restoration of peace.
Thank you! Karachi the beloved city in need of peace…Karachi is known for being the place and sample of Paradise, only and if this was known to everyone! They say Khuda came in Sindh in 1936.
… the significance of this special occasion is described here by Shiva or God:
“The age of this unlimited tree is full 5 thousand years. Neither a day can be less nor can a day be more in this. This is an already established tree. There cannot be any difference in it. Any scene of drama will happen only when it is to happen. It will be repeated in exactly similar manner. The age is also accurate. Father also has to come to establish a new world. He comes at an accurate time. There cannot be a difference of even a second. This is also now your unlimited intellect. Only you can understand. Father comes and enters after full 5000 years. That is why it is said Shivratri (night of Shiv). For Krishna it is said Janmashtami (birthday). For Shiv it is not called Janmashtami. It is said ‘Shiv kee raatri’, i.e. night of Shiv because if there is birth then there should also be death. For human beings it is said birthday. For Shiv it is always said Shivratri (night of Shiv). The world does not know anything about these matters. You know why it is called Shivratri and not Janmashtami. His birth is divine, unworldly, which cannot be possible for anyone else. Nobody knows – when and how ShivBaba comes. Only you know what the meaning of Shivratri is. … Now you children are studying from Father face to face. You get a feeling inside – we are sitting practically. Purushottam Sangamyug also has to come definitely. Nobody knows-when and how it comes. You children know. So you must feel greatly delighted.” (Revised Sakar Murli dated 19.10.05)
appreciating your concern…..celebrate
a festival like it frequently .it will help in bonding a peoples!
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